12th Grade English/Language Arts



12th Grade English/Language Arts

Mrs. Poncy

Sierra Vista High School Room 603

Course Syllabus 2014-2015

Welcome to your SENIOR YEAR- Class of 2014!

This course is a college preparatory survey of English Literature, which provides reading in World Literature and practice in writing essays from a variety of genres. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills are taught and reviewed. Students improve their research skills as they prepare essays, oral presentations, a research paper, etc. Vocabulary and grammar skills are reviewed daily and/or weekly. Two district benchmark tests and two writing benchmarks will also be completed.

Required Textbooks:

1. Holt Literature and Language Arts, Sixth Course

2. Warriner’s Handbook, Sixth Course

Student Materials:

1. One three-ring binder or notebook

2. Lined paper

3. Two pens

4. Two pencils

5. Highlighter

Behavioral Rules and Consequences: In order for class to run smoothly, all of my students/learners must behave in a way that is conducive to an effective learning environment. Therefore, we must have rules.

Behavioral Class Rules

1. Students must respect all peers, adults, and property.

2. Students must come to class prepared each day, ready to work.

3. Students must remain in seats unless otherwise instructed.

4. Students must participate and give undivided attention during instruction.

5. One student speaks at one time, with exception of group and partner work.

Consequences

Failure to follow class rules will result in the following:

1. 1st Offense- Verbal warning

2. 2nd Offense- Final warning & Phone call home to parents/guardians

3. 3rd Offense- One on one intervention/conference & parent contact

4. 4th Offense- Phone call home and 30 minute detention

5. 5th Offense- Referral to administrator

Classroom Policies:

1. Raise your hand if you have a question or comment.

2. Always be respectful of others’ opinions

3. Cheating, plagiarizing, and copying will not be tolerated. You will receive an automatic zero for any of these offenses.

Grading Criteria:

Benchmarks 5%

Homework 10%

Essays 35%

Exams/Quizzes 20%

Final 30%

Grading Scale:

100%-90% = A

89%-80% = B

79%-70% =C

69%-60% = D

59%-0% = Failing grade

All work must be turned in on time, since the student will not be given credit for late work. Late work is not accepted. However, if a student is absent, this work may be made up after their return. The student has the same number of days missed to make up the assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work he or she has missed. This can be done before school, after school, at brunch or lunch, or on my prep period. Exceptions will also be made for extremely unusual cases, and if students’ parents and I agree on the terms in person.

Essays and research papers are always assigned in a manner in which the student has at least a week to complete the work before it is due.

Contact Information

You and your parents/guardians are welcome to contact me at any time with questions or concerns before school, after school, or during my prep period. My prep is sixth period. I can be reached at extension 2603, or you can e-mail me at SGPoncy113@

Technology Management Plan

2012-2013

In order to foster higher levels of engagement and critical thinking about the course content as well as develop 21st century job and learner skills, students will be permitted to use electronic devices (cell phones) to interact in the classroom.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CELL PHONES) MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY AND ONLY DURING CERTAIN DESIGNATED TIMES WHEN YOU SEE THE APPROPRIATE GREEN SIGN POSTED ON THE WHITE BOARD WHICH READS “ELECTRONIC ENGAGEMENT ALLOWED”

In order to use an electronic device to participate in class I must have a signed permission form from a parent or legal guardian stating permission and acknowledgement of their understanding of appropriate uses for technology in classroom.

Examples of appropriate instructional activities:

• Participating in a Poll Everywhere Survey (formative check)

• Participating a Voki chat

• Assistance in writing (thesaurus or dictionary) “looking up words”

• Assistance in research for topics in class “looking up ideas”

Examples of inappropriate non-instructional activities:

• Facebook may not be visited during class time, even the class Facebook page for now

• Twitter

• Texting

• Skype

• Facetime

• Myspace

• Google +

• Video games

• Videos (You tube or similar video sharing site)

• Photo sharing

• Or any other activity that prohibits you from being fully engaged during the instructional activity

Consequences during “Allowed time”

1st offense: You will be directed to put away your phone and an alternate assignment of similar value will be assigned

2nd offense: Phone will be confiscated by instructor and returned at the end of period; student will be given an assignment of similar value and phone call home to discuss inappropriate behavior

3rd offense: office referral and student loses privilege of participating electronically for the remainder of the school year

Consequences during “Non-Allowed” time

1st offense: You will be directed to put phone away

2nd offense: Phone/electronic device will be confiscated and returned at the end of the period and

parent contacted

3rd offense: office referral

If student does not have a phone to participate during “Allowed Time”:

Students will be directed to classroom computers to participate in certain activities. Students can also partner up with students who have a phone to participate in activities.

TERMINATION OF PRIVILEGE

If 3 or more students during one period are found to be participating inappropriately, the entire class will lose the privilege (1 semester) to use electronic devices for instructional purposes.

The teacher also recognizes SVHS Administration may terminate a class’ privilege if it deems board policy is not being implemented appropriately.

The privilege may also be terminated if the instructor finds that the tool is not serving the instructional purpose originally intended (to foster higher levels of student engagement, collaboration and creativity).

Parent information:

• It is not mandatory for students to bring an electronic device. Students without an electronic device will still have the opportunity to participate in instructional activities.

• Security of electronic devices: The district is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items. Students who bring electronic devices do so at their own risk.

• Service Carrier Charges: Parents and students must be aware of their carrier plans and understand that any charges incurred are the responsibility of the individual.

• The use of electronic devices will only be allowed in the classroom by the teacher for educational purposes. Students are still prohibited from having their electronic devices on during school hours (brunch, lunch, passing periods, etc.).

Course Timeline for assignments/projects/assessments

First Semester Second Semester

Beowulf Poetry

Prologue to The Canterbury Tales Jane Eyre

The Pardoner’s Tale The Taming of the Shrew

The Wife of Bath’s Tale The Hound of the Baskervilles

Sir Gawain & the Green Knight A Modest Proposal

Hamlet

Macbeth

“The Fall of Satan” from Paradise Lost

Major Assignments:

First Semester Second Semester

Beowulf Essay Jane Eyre Essay

The Canterbury Tales Project The Hound of the Baskervilles Essay

Hamlet Essay Test The Taming of the Shrew Essay

Macbeth Test

Senior Research Paper

1st Semester Final 2nd Semester Final

Please sign and return the following to Mrs. Poncy by

I have reviewed this syllabus with my child and understand what is expected out of them for this current school year. My child will try their best at all times in Mrs. Poncy’s class so that he/she makes it a successful school year.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Student Signature Date

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Student Name (Please Print) Date

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